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Giorgi hits 14 double-faults at Miami Open, hangs on to win

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:42:48 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Camila Giorgi hit 14 double-faults, blew a 5-0 lead in the final set and needed four match points before finally pulling out a 7-6 (4), 6-7 (4), 7-6 (4) victory against Kaia Kanepi in the first round of the Miami Open on Tuesday. The match lasted 3 hours, 32 minutes, tying for the longest on the WTA Tour this season. The players combined for 30 aces — 19 by Kanepi, who also had seven double-faults.In the third set, Kanepi was not moving well, and Giorgi raced to a big edge. But after dropping just two of her initial 15 service games, the Italian got broken twice in a row while serving for the victory at 5-1 and 5-3 in the third set. Kanepi saved one match point at 5-3, another at 5-4 and another in the concluding tiebreaker. Giorgi finally ended things on her next chance with a cross-court forehand winner. She’ll next face 14th-seeded Victoria Azarenka, a three-time champion in Miami and two-time winner at the Australian Open.All seeded players at th...

Barcelona, Bayern earn wins in Women’s Champions League QF

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:42:48 GMT

ROME (AP) — Salma Paralluelo curled a shot into the net to help Barcelona beat Roma 1-0 in the first leg of the Women’s Champions League quarterfinals in front of a record-setting crowd on Tuesday.The 19-year-old Paralluelo’s left-footed strike from just outside the area in the 34th minute puts Barcelona a step away from the final four as the teams head into the second leg at Camp Nou next week.Attendance at Stadio Olimpico was 39,454 — a record for women’s soccer in Italy.Roma goalkeeper Camelia Ceasar limited the damage for the hosts by making several key saves, including denying Caroline Graham Hansen from close range in the first half.Barcelona, which lost to Lyon in last year’s final, has won seven of its last eight European quarterfinal matches.Earlier, Bayern Munich beat Arsenal 1-0 in their first leg for a 13th straight win in all competitions.Lea Schuller’s header in the 39th minute at Allianz Arena separates the teams ahead of the second leg in London nex...

Abortion-rights supporters file amended lawsuit seeking to block Wyoming’s ban on medication abortions

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:42:48 GMT

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Abortion-rights supporters file amended lawsuit seeking to block Wyoming’s ban on medication abortions.Source

Avalanche coach Jared Bednar signs extension through ’26-27

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:42:48 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar has signed a three-year extension that will keep him in charge of the reigning Stanley Cup champions through the 2026-27 season.The new deal for the winningest head coach in club history kicks in once the current contract runs out after the 2023-24 season. Bednar, 51, is the only person to win championships in the ECHL, AHL and NHL as head coach. He directed the Avalanche to their third Stanley Cup title in team history last season by beating Tampa Bay, the two-time defending champions.This season, the Avalanche have dealt with an array of injuries, which include missing captain Gabriel Landeskog all year after he underwent knee surgery in October. But they’re starting to creep closer to being healthy — and working their way up the standings. Colorado is riding a six-game winning streak to remain in a tight race with Dallas and Minnesota for the Central Division crown. The top spot in the Western Conference is in play, too. “...

Autopsy could unlock mystery behind death of dentist’s wife

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:42:48 GMT

AURORA, Co (KDVR) -- FOX31 has learned more about what investigators will be looking for in the case involving a dentist from Aurora accused of fatally poisoning his wife.FOX31 also talked to patients of that dentist, Dr. James Craig.Those patients have questions about their experience at his clinic that are still lingering. Dentist searched ‘how to make poison’ before wife’s poisoning death, affidavit claims For years, dentist James Craig had been practicing at his office in Aurora on East Hampden.Craig was arrested Sunday for allegedly poisoning his wife to death.Autopsy may be the keyOne of the key elements in the case is what was in Angela Craig’s system when she died, according to FOX31 Legal Analyst George Brauchler.“We’ve got to get the toxicology back. We have to know what the autopsy reveals and they [prosecutors] need to be interviewing all the other people outside of the victim's immediate family, as well as the paramour,” Brauchler said.           What are the poison...

Police investigating after after at least 1 person shot in Hallandale Beach

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:42:48 GMT

Shots rang out in Hallandale Beach, striking at least one person, police said, and now they are looking for the shooter or shooters they said fled the scene. Police arrived to the scene, in the area of South Dixie Highway, north of the county line, around 4 p.m., Tuesday. A neighbor said he heard four shots.“I just heard two shots, and then after a couple of seconds I heard two more, and then I heard nothing,” a man said, “and then I heard the helicopters, and that’s it.”“I saw a cop chasing a car,” said a woman. “I thought it was just a speeding person because people speed around all the time, but apparently it’s something more than that.”According to early reports, multiple people were shot in the area, but Hallandale Beach said they have only made contact with one person who was shot and they drove themselves to Aventura Hospital.They did, however, issue an alert to hospitals to be on the lookout for any gunshot victims ...

Keanu Reeves is back in new John Wick: Chapter 4 movie

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:42:48 GMT

Keanu Reeves is back at it again, taking his action skills around the world for a new John Wick flick, opening this weekend.But not before walking the red carpet at a glamorous premiere in Hollywood. Deco’s Alex Miranda is walking five feet forward to tell you the story.Alex Miranda: “John Wick must really like candles. But I digress.”Alex Miranda: “Chapter 4 could be the end of the legendary hitman. Or maybe it’s not. Or maybe it is.”Alex Miranda: “I know, but I’m not going to tell you.”Now, this is shock. At the John Wick: Chapter 4 premiere in Hollywood Monday.Keanu Reeves: “It’s really special. You know, hopefully. I love the role, I love making the film. And it has been a while.”Not one person threw a punch. Not even Keanu. I thought this movie was about fighting.Keanu Reeves: I” go to the John Wick action academy for months and months.”With the price on the legendary hit man’s head ever i...

Burdash Bikinis is what everyone is raving about

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:42:48 GMT

It’s music festival season and you know what that means tons of fun, great music, and lots of fashion! But if you’re stuck on what to wear for Ultra, Burdash Bikinis has exactly what you need to be raving the night away.Ultra is a raving good time, finding the perfect outfit is not.Not to worry Burdash Bikinis has the perfect designs just for you.Caitlyn Burdash: “The perfect outfit for a music festival is definitely something a girl can dance in, jump around in, have fun with her friends, it’s comfortable but also embodies her personality.”We checked out all the latest trends that’ll take over the music festival at the Deck in Wynwood.Caitlyn Burdash: “We’re seeing lots of arm sleeves with big flares, mini skirts, longer skirts, body suits, crop tops, even booty shorts, something a little bit cheekier.”While you’re dancing the night away, these styles will keep you comfy through all the music sets.Caitlyn Burdash: “T...

SuperBook Bar & Restaurant, a sports lounge, to replace Dempsey’s Brew Pub at Camden Yards

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:42:48 GMT

Dempsey’s is now SuperBook.The Orioles last month closed Dempsey’s Brew Pub, a restaurant staple at Oriole Park at Camden Yards since 2012, and will replace it with SuperBook Bar & Restaurant. A worker was painting the “SuperBook” sign outside of the B&O Warehouse Tuesday.SuperBook Sports bills itself as “the world’s largest sportsbook,” but the themed restaurant at the Baltimore ballpark will not operate as a sportsbook. It will be a “sports lounge,” per an Orioles news release last year. Patrons will be able to place wagers on their mobile device, just as they can elsewhere in the state; online sports wagering was launched in November.“The sports lounge will be highlighted by a social atmosphere, including food and beverages, as well as a comfortable seating [area] for fans to enjoy the game and place live sports bets,” the press release from August said. “It will feature the amenities and viewing expe...

Dolphins Deep Dive: What do we make of the offensive moves made this offseason?

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:42:48 GMT

The South Florida Sun Sentinel’s Chris Perkins and David Furones discuss the offensive moves made by the Miami Dolphins so far this offseason at backup quarterback, running back, wide receiver. ()